senior manager, real estate governance - 183521-1.

Our premier client, a leading global financial institution, is seeking a highly skilled and strategic Senior Manager, Real Estate Governance to join their Corporate Real Estate (CRE) team. In this role, you will provide critical governance, risk mitigation, and oversight for the organization’s global real estate control and monitoring programs.
Operating within a sophisticated framework, you will act as the departmental Subject Matter Expert (SME), liaising across multiple lines of defense (1B, 2nd, and 3rd lines) to ensure a robust risk posture. This position is ideal for an analytical, proactive leader who excels at translating complex risk concepts into actionable strategies across diverse business areas.

Location: Toronto, ON (Hybrid, 3 days in office)
Contract Duration: 12 Months (With strong opportunity for extension)

Advantages
•Premium Brand Exposure: Gain valuable experience working with a world-class financial institution recognized for its strong culture of integrity and innovation.
•Strong Extension Potential: This initial 12-month contract offers a high likelihood of extension, allowing you to build long-term momentum.

•Modern Hybrid Model: Enjoy the balance of a hybrid work schedule, requiring 3 days per week on-site at a premier downtown office location (181 Bay Street, 11th Floor).
•Fully Equipped: A corporate laptop will be provided to ensure you have all the necessary tools to succeed from day one.
•Standardized Work-Life Balance: Maintain a predictable schedule with a standard 37.5-hour work week and no expected overtime.
•Vacation Flexibility: Planned time off during the contract period will be accommodated with flexibility.

Responsibilities
•Governance & Oversight: Provide strategic oversight of the CRE controls and monitoring program to ensure a resilient risk mitigation posture.
•Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with 1B, 2nd, and 3rd lines of defense to align compliance mandates and facilitate communication with various service lines.
•Risk & Control Documentation: Manage, maintain, and update critical risk documentation, including control libraries, risk libraries, and operational playbooks.
•Regulatory & Operational Tracking: Oversee the CRE Regulatory Compliance Program (2nd line of defense model) to monitor and report on regulatory compliance for all designated corporate locations.
•Audit & Risk Liaison: Act as the primary point of contact for Internal Audit (IA) during quarterly continuous monitoring exercises, and coordinate with Operational Risk teams regarding self-identified issues, emerging threats, and ongoing assessments.
•Process Improvement: Identify global risk and control optimization opportunities; develop, implement, and track action plans alongside service partners to resolve audit and compliance gaps.
•Training & Facilitation: Lead compliance-related meetings and design/deliver training programs to CRE Service Area Leads and external Service Partners to ensure adherence to global frameworks.

Qualifications
Must-Have Criteria:
•Experience: 7 to 10 years of professional experience within an audit, risk, or compliance environment.
•Education/Designation: Background in Audit or Risk Management, with a professional designation such as a CPA highly preferred.
•Technical Proficiency: Strong command of MS Office tools.
•Communication & Facilitation: Exceptional verbal and written English communication skills, with a proven ability to distill complex, technical risk subjects into clear insights for non-SME stakeholders.
•Soft Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, change management skills, and a demonstrated ability to impact and influence cross-functional teams.

Nice-to-Have Criteria:
•Prior experience or a detailed understanding of Corporate Real Estate (CRE) structures and operations.
•Demonstrated familiarity with Enterprise risk standards, methodologies, and internal audit requirements.

Summary
If you are a seasoned risk and audit professional looking to elevate your career within an collaborative, high-performing corporate real estate environment, we want to hear from you. The interview process consists of up to three efficient rounds of WebEx video interviews, with a target completion before the end of June. Apply today to secure your spot in the selection process!

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